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Cellular Cellular glass glass insulationinsulation
the alternative to mineral fibers and polystyrenesthe alternative to mineral fibers and polystyrenes
Consultant queries how to choose the right materialConsultant queries how to choose the right material
•• Sustainability / EcologySustainability / Ecology
•• Humidity and fire riskHumidity and fire risk
•• Load bearing capacity Load bearing capacity
•• Key study: Key study: New Doha New Doha International AirportInternational Airport
•• ConclusionConclusion
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� Thermal conductivity coefficient (λλλλ)
� Resistance to humidity
Consultant : Consultant : Which thermal insulation material Which thermal insulation material to choose?to choose?
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� Behaviour in fire
� Dimensional stability and load bearing
� Long-term economy
� Sustainability!
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One broad definition of a 'sustainable product' is an item or
service that minimises its impact on the environment at each
phase of its life cycle.
What is a sustainable product?What is a sustainable product?
production usage after use
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LCA LCA pollution score comparison pollution score comparison
Source: ecoinvent > LCA
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Ecological during production!!!Ecological during production!!!
66% RECYCLING GLASS
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Vapour barrier protection requiredVapour barrier protection required
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Advantages of cellular glass: Advantages of cellular glass: vvapor apor tight and tight and dimensional stabledimensional stable
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Fire Fire riskrisk
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Which insulation to choose?Which insulation to choose?
Cellular glass
material:
glass
surface:
glass
Mineral wool
material:
stone or glass
surface:
aluminum facing
Synthetic foams
material:
plastic
surface:
plastic
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Euro classes Testing methods Classification Product
Class A1 EN ISO 1182EN ISO 1716
No contributionNon combustibleNo flashover
Cellular glassRock woolGlass Wool
Class A2 EN ISO 1182EN ISO 1716EN 13823
Virtually no contributionNot very combustibleNo flashover
Glass wool
Class B EN 13823EN ISO 11925-2
Very limited combustionVery difficult combustibleNo flashover
Class C EN 13823 Important contribution Phenolic foams
EURO CLASSES AND REACTION TO FIRE
Class C EN 13823 Important contributionModerately combustibleFlashover after 10 – 100 kw
Phenolic foamsExpanded perlitePIR
Class D EN 13823EN ISO 11925-2
High contributionEasily combustibleFlashover after 2 – 100 kw
PIR
Class E EN ISO 11925-2 Very high contributionHighly combustibleImmediate flashover
Cellulose fibresSheep’s woolEPSXPSPIR
Class F UnclassifiedOr Unsuitable for other classes
Highly combustible products or products whose reaction to fire has not been assessed
PUR
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Cellular glass is Cellular glass is non combustiblenon combustible
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Single loads:
•Landscaping
•PV-panels
•Raised floors
•Special roof systems
Load Load bearing capacity bearing capacity
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•Less weight
•Less height
•Less time
NDIA, Qatar NDIA, Qatar
>more efficient
>more sustainable
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Key study 4: NDIA New Doha Intern. AirportKey study 4: NDIA New Doha Intern. Airport
FOAMGLAS –
as thermal insulation with slope 50-280mm
as void former 180mm
Light
Rigid and not compressible
Fire safe
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Cellular glass Cellular glass is waterproofis waterproof